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First it was Margate, now it’s also Ventnor and Atlantic City who are being investigated by the feds over public health benefits. Two other communities are being investigated after Margate confirmed that its health insurance claims skyrocketed from one year to the next. ##

A team title for the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol in the annual Beschen Callhan lifeguard race in North Wildwood. The Gazette Leader’s Brian Cunniff reports that Sea Isle won the title on a tiebreaker after an Avalon surf dash team was disqualified for a uniform violation. ##

The ocean water temperature has soared into the 70s this week making perfect conditions to take a swim in the Atlantic. Beach patrols up and down the coast report a spike in the water temperature to near 80 degrees in some spots; there is a chance for...

The investigation is underway into two separate shootings in Millville. Police say six shots were fired late Sunday afternoon on East Oak Street; there was no shooting victim. Early Monday morning a 20 year old man suffered two neck wounds from a sho...

14 year old Kevin Vazquez of Vineland was killed Friday night after a pickup truck struck Vazquez’ bicycle on West Avenue. The Daily Journal reports that no charges have yet been filed against the driver of the truck, identified as 19 year old Aldofo Yepez. ##

Walmart lovers, rejoice! A new store opens in our region Wednesday. Walmart will open a new store in Egg Harbor Township, and is expected to employ approximately 300 people. ##

A 12 year lost her life on Monday, one day after being pulled from the surf by lifeguards in Sandy Hook. Officials say the girl was unresponsive when she was pulled from the ocean just as lifeguards were ending their service for the day on Sunday. ##

Wildwood Crest will be holding two back to back concerts this weekend. The Crest Recreation Department announced that the Fabulous Greaseband will perform Friday night at Centennial Park to make up a date that was rained out; on Saturday night, the Glimmer Twins, a Rolling Stones tribute band, will perform at the same park. Showtimes [...]

You have the chance to discuss police concerns with Middle Township Police Tuesday morning at a Heritage Market on Route 9. Middle Township Police will be hosting a Cops and Coffee event at the store 9:00-11:00am where residents can meet with the cops...

It’s nine years in prison for 34 year old Jillian Elliott of Woodbine who killed another driver during a motor vehicle accident last year. County Prosecutor Robert Taylor announced that Elliott received the prison term for being under the influence of Xanax when she caused an accident that claimed the life of a Malvern, PA [...]